Photoaging | by Dr . Charlene DeHaven
The iS Clinical product line contains many products that lessen visible photoaging , functional cellular photoaging , and also decrease the risk of skin cancer development .
SUNSCREENS
In addition to a good cleanser , everyone needs a good sunscreen . Broad-spectrum sunscreens protect against both UVA and UVB and lessen the risks of visible photoaging and the development of skin cancers . Even
Considering the extent to which sun exposure causes visible and microscopic skin aging , it is very wise to protect the skin as much as possible from absorbing this energy . a Fitzpatrick VI person should always use a good broad-spectrum sunscreen since the intrinsic protection conveyed by the melanin in their skin is inadequate . The skin of the darkest Fitzpatrick type has enough melanin to provide an equivalent SPF protection of about 13.4 . As recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology , the minimum SPF required for adequate broad-spectrum protection is 30 ; therefore , the pigment within the skin alone is insufficient protection .
The iS Clinical sunscreens are all broad-spectrum sunscreens , affording both UVA and UVB protection . In addition to being wonderful sunscreens , they are all treatment products and excellent moisturizers . Their multi-tasking ingredients include sunscreen actives , humectants , antioxidants , anti-inflammatories , wound healers , and Extremozymes . Even the newest iS Clinical PerfecTint Powder SPF 40 powder sunscreen is very moisturizing ; this was unheard of in a powder sunscreen until now and is related to some very special ingredients .
The addition of other ingredients , such as antioxidants , to the iS Clinical sunscreens allows these products to also combat types of free radical damage unrelated to sun exposure , including pollution , toxins , and intrinsic aging .
POLLUTION
According to the World Health Organization , over 92 % of the world ’ s urban population lives in areas with substandard air quality . Pollution also occurs in rural environments from dust
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